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Vatican elects first American pope
VATICAN CITY, Rome, Italy- White smoke has emerged from the chimney in the Vatican, which means a new pope has been elected. The new Pope is Robert Francis Prevost - the first American pope.
Death of Pope: Premier Wheatley extends condolences to Catholics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended condolences to Catholics in the Virgin Islands, following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025.
Pope Francis dies aged 88
VATICAN CITY, Rome, Italy- The 266th pope in the Catholic Church's history, Pope Francis, who made history as the first Latin American papal leader and was considered to have a more progressive approach than his conservative predecessors, died Monday, April 21, 2025, the Vatican confirmed. He was 88.
Pope Francis meets Prime Minister of Barbados
VATICAN NEWS
VATICAN CITY, Italy- Pope Francis on Friday morning received the Prime Minister of Barbados in audience in the Vatican.
Pope Francis authorises blessings for same-sex couples
ROME, Italy- In a surprising and significant shift in Vatican doctrine, Pope Francis has formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.
Pope refuses bullet-proof vest despite ISIS threats
DAILY MAIL
Pope Francis is refusing to wear a bullet-proof vest for his Christmas address despite warnings by the police that he is an ISIS target.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass before thousands in Cuba
BBC NEWS
HAVANA, Cuba- Pope Francis has celebrated Mass in front of tens of thousands of people in the Cuban capital Havana, on his first visit to the Communist-ruled island.
Cuba to pardon over 3,500 prisoners ahead of Pope's visit
CNN
HAVANA, Cuba- Cuba will free 3,522 prisoners ahead of Pope Francis' visit next week to the Caribbean island, the Cuban government announced Friday.
Pope to allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year
REUTERS
Pope Francis will give all priests discretion during the Roman Catholic Church's upcoming Holy Year to formally forgive women who have had abortions, in the Argentine pontiff's latest move towards a more open and inclusive church.
Pope backs smacking of children 'if dignity maintained'
BBC NEWS
Pope Francis has backed parents who smack their children, providing the child's "dignity" is maintained.
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